Give your recyclable items (such as bottles, jugs, jars, tubs, etc.) a quick and thorough rinse to remove any excessive food or liquid residue. Never recycle containers that are full or partially full of food or liquid. Containers should be empty and relatively clean, but don’t have to be perfectly sparkling clean! Ensuring your containers are clean is the most sanitary way to recycle so that your recycling bin stays clean, and reduces odor and pests, and keeps high quality of the other items you recycle.
